2016 BAM to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5138 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3490 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4391 WST

2016 BAM to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 1.5138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.3490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1648 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4416 to the December average rate of 1.3675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5138 was down 1.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,569 WST

2015 Average 7,166 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,745 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 824.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4844

1.3569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4571, compared to 1.4211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0803 WST (High: 1.4918 / Low: 1.4115). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 WST (High: 1.4580 / Low: 1.4367).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0803

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.4738) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0701 (+5.00%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.4738

2015 Avg (May) 1.4036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4918	1.4115	1.4416
February	1.5055	1.4311	1.4656
March	1.4656	1.4248	1.4454
April	1.4859	1.4382	1.4584
May	1.5138	1.4524	1.4738
June	1.4922	1.4234	1.4576
July	1.4681	1.4181	1.4365
August	1.4692	1.4377	1.4537
September	1.4580	1.4367	1.4469
October	1.4496	1.4051	1.4284
November	1.4359	1.3704	1.3939
December	1.3934	1.3490	1.3675